Best Chicken Tikka Skewers Recipes

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INDIAN CHICKEN TIKKA SKEWERS



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I love the flavors in this Indian chicken tikka dish and the color is amazing!

Provided by Melissa Banks

Time 12h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups plain yogurt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons curry powder
½ teaspoon paprika
4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Mix yogurt, tomato paste, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, curry, and paprika together in a glass or ceramic bowl. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Add chicken to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Bring chicken to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes. Skewer on bamboo skewers and place on a baking sheet.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 20 to 35 minutes, drizzling with melted butter during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 110.8 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 284.7 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

CHICKEN TIKKA SKEWERS



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This breezy dish is perfect for the grill or barbecue - and it's low-calorie too

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

150g pot low-fat natural yogurt
2 tbsp hot curry paste
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts , cubed
250g pack cherry tomatoes
4 wholemeal chapatis , warmed, to serve
½ cucumber , halved lengthways, deseeded and sliced
1 red onion , thinly sliced
handful chopped coriander leaves
juice 1 lemon
50g pack lamb's lettuce or pea shoots

Steps:

  • Put 8 wooden skewers in a bowl of water to soak. Mix the yogurt and curry paste together in a bowl, then add the chicken (if you have time, marinate for an hr or so). In a large bowl, toss together the cucumber, red onion, coriander and lemon juice. Chill until ready to serve.
  • Shake off any excess marinade, then thread the chicken pieces and cherry tomatoes onto the pre-soaked skewers. Cook under a medium grill for 15-20 mins, turning from time to time, until cooked through and nicely browned.
  • Stir the lettuce or pea shoots into the salad, then divide between 4 plates. Top each serving with 2 chicken tikka skewers and serve with the warm chapatis.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

DELICIOUS CHICKEN TIKKA SKEWERS



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So simple, so tasty, this is a no fail recipe! Excellent for barbecues served with salad or with my recipe #289258.We love them stuffed into pita bread or in wraps with salad for lunch. Also great cold for picnics! Timing does not include marinating time.

Provided by Noo8820

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons lemon juice or 4 tablespoons lime juice
150 ml plain yogurt
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
melted butter, for brushing

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken into 1" cubes; sprinkle with salt and lemon juice and leave for approx 10 minutes.
  • For the marinade, combine yogurt, garlic, ginger and ground spices in a bowl until mixed well.
  • Thread chicken on to skewers and brush liberally with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, better overnight.
  • Barbecue or grill, brushing with butter or oil, turning frequently, until cooked through--approx 15 minutes.
  • NB-You can also do this with chicken portions like drumsticks and thighs; adjust cooking time accordingly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.4, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 48.9, Sodium 262.1, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 19.3

INDIAN CHICKEN TIKKA SKEWERS



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Serve this delicious chicken with your favorite Indian rice and raita. Serve with some garlic naan. YUM!

Provided by Daily Inspiration S @DailyInspiration

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pound(s) chicken thighs, boneless/skinless
1/4 cup(s) onion, chopped
2 clove(s) garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon(s) fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice
3 teaspoon(s) ground coriander
3 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
3 teaspoon(s) garam masala
1/3 cup(s) plain yogurt
1 teaspoon(s) salt

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into 1 1/4 inch cubes. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water.
  • In a food processor, add onion, garlic, ginger, lemon juice and spices until finely mixed. Add yogurt and salt and just combine.
  • In a plastic bag, coat chicken thoroughly with marinade and allow to marinate for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and place on skewers. Grill chicken turning once until chicken is cooked through.

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